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Press Release
08.06.2021
YLN and other organizations condemn the ban on Twitter and solicit the Federal Government’s review and reversal of its decision. View full document.
Welcome to Young Leaders Network
We are transforming Africa by building her Youths
We exist to create an inclusive society where all young people are educated, empowered and engaged for sustainable development in Africa. We do this by building and strengthening hubs of vibrant and skilled young people through social inclusion, policy advancement and community engagement.
History
YLN in brief
YLN began in 2010 in as the arm of the “Emerge Project” of YMCA Bauchi to sustain improved behavioral changes of the beneficiaries of the Young Leaders Development Program. We are registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria as Initiative for Leadership Development and Youth Empowerment (iLEAD360). Since inception, our interventions have addressed key societal problems relating to children, youth and women by expanding their human resource base and empowering them to steer positive changes in their communities. We have accrued 10 years of field work in strengthening grassroots communities with leadership and social auditing skills needed to empower them to shape government policies and demand for accountability from the Government.
Core Values
By these we stand…
Ensuring social inclusion and respect for human dignity. We honor the integral value of every individual and perspective where everyone can contribute and is carried along.
We believe in excellence in everything we do, mediocrity is not an option.
We are diverse in background and thinking, yet united by our cooperate vision. Our team members work closely together, recognize that our diversity is a rich resource to be harnessed for corporate good.
We are deliberate about the fusion of our strengths to produce together far more than any could ever produce alone. Much of our results are accrued to this.
Improvement and expansion in all ramifications is what YLN hold to. We can truly add value the most when we are valuable ourselves.
We are constantly seeking out better ways of doing more with less. Innovation is at the forefront of our approach to addressing key societal issues.
Impact
We could do more together
Out-of-school children engaged
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Numeracy, literacy & life skills
Women and youths empowered
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Community development activities
Students trained and equipped
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Leadership, democracy & human rights
Strides on Citizens' Accountability
Thematic Areas
Our areas of focus and impact
[bt_image_box el_class=”bt-item-service2″ image=”5073″ title=”Governance” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoungleadersnet.org%2Fgovernance%2F|title:Read%20More||” css=”.vc_custom_1590787501518{background-color: #57325d !important;}”]We train and engage community groups on political participation and democratic dividends.[/bt_image_box]
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[bt_image_box el_class=”bt-item-service2″ image=”5075″ title=”Leadership Development” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoungleadersnet.org%2Fleadership-development%2F|title:Read%20More||” css=”.vc_custom_1590787601233{background-color: #57325d !important;}”]We raise and equip transformational leaders in Africa for global impact.[/bt_image_box]
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Let's rebuild Africa together
Active Causes
Ongoing engagements at YLN that you can be part of. Our causes are carefully selected and designed to optimize impact in areas of greatest communal need.
Testimonials
From those we have touched
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Our Partners
